Status, May 17, 2016:Lawyer Thad Cochran (b.1937) served in the House before winning a seat in the Senate in 1978. He took 60% in 2014, only winning re-nomination in a squeaker of a primary against a Tea Party candidate.

Status, May 17, 2016:The district (R+15) covers the northeastern corner of the state, including Oxford and Tupelo. It is 72% White and 25% Black. Congressman Alan Nun­nelee died in early 2015, and County Attorney and veteran Trent Kelly (b.1966) held the seat for the GOP with 70% in a special election in June. The Dems are running architect Jacob Owens.

Status, May 17, 2016:The district (D+13) covers most of the western parts of the state, along the Mississippi river. It includes most of Jackson and is 61% Black and 36% White. Mayor and County Commissioner Bennie Thompson (b.1948) won a special election in 1993. He took 68% in 2014. The GOP are running financial advisor John Bouie II.

Status, May 17, 2016:The district (R+14) covers central parts, running from the border with Louisiana to the southwest to the Alabama border in the northeast. It includes the parts of Jackson not covered by the 2nd district. It is 63% White and 32% Black. Lawyer Gregg Harper (b.1956) was first elected in 2008 and took 69% in 2014. The Dems are running former Magnolia City Councilman Dennis Quinn.

Status, May 17, 2016:The district (R+21) covers the southern parts of the state, including the coast. It is 73% White and 21% Black. Accountant and State Representative Steven Palazzo (b.1970) was first elected in 2010, defeating an incumbent Democrat. He took 69% in 2014. The Dems have nominated pilot and veteran Mark Gladney.

STATE LEVEL

Status, May 17, 2016:State Representative and LG Phil Bryant (b.1954) was first elected in 2011 and re-elected in 2015 with 66%. He is term limited in 2019. Mississippi is one of five states to have state elections in odd numbered years.

Status, May 17, 2016:The LG is nominated and elected separately in Mississippi. Businessman Tate Reeves (b.1974) was Treasurer for 8 years before he was elected LG in 2011. He is probably considering a promotion in 2019.